Rape

Florence Man Acquitted of Child Rape Charges in Hampshire County Court: Supporters Celebrate His Freedom

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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – A Florence man accused of child rape and related offenses was acquitted on all counts after a week-long trial at Hampshire Superior Court. Scott Duseau, 52, was embraced by his supporters and family members outside the court following the verdict. Duseau had been free on bail and conditions since his arrest in October 2022 on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. David Mintz, Duseau’s attorney, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating that Duseau’s life had been greatly affected by these charges and that he … Read more

Police Officer Accused of Rape: Jury Deliberates Verdict in Trust Betrayal Trial

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Plymouth, Devon – A jury is currently deliberating in the trial of a police officer accused of raping a woman following an attempted burglary at her home. David Stansbury, 43, allegedly abused his position as a serving police officer to sexually assault the woman in Plymouth. Stansbury, who hails from Ilminster, Somerset, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape occurring between October 23 and November 30, 2009. The trial, taking place at Bristol Crown Court, has heard that Stansbury, an officer with Devon and Cornwall Police at the time, had been called to … Read more

Chester Man Found Guilty of Rape and Gross Sexual Imposition Against Child: Jury Delivers Verdict in Shocking Case

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LISBON, Ohio – A jury consisting of seven women and five men swiftly reached a verdict on Tuesday, finding Stetson Yost guilty of rape and gross sexual imposition involving a child under the age of 13. The jurors deliberated for only 45 minutes before delivering their decision. Yost, 34, of Chester, West Virginia, denied sexually assaulting the victim but his own words, displayed on a screen, proved damning in court. During the trial in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court, Assistant Prosecutor Steve Yacovone revealed a letter written by Yost to the victim. “In my own … Read more

California Prison Deemed ‘Rape Club’ Requires Unbiased Oversight, Judge Rules

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As a result of a recent ruling, a California prison facility known as the “rape club” will now be subject to oversight to address the reported sexual assaults and harassment within its walls. The ruling was made by a judge in the city of Sacramento, bringing attention to the urgent need for improved safety measures in the state’s correctional institutions. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed against the Donovan Correctional Facility, located in San Diego County, alleging a rampant culture of sexual violence. The facility, which houses more than 3,800 inmates, has been … Read more